India Updates Rules for Telecom Equipment: 8 New Standards Notified by Government

India's Ministry of Communications has officially released 8 new and updated standards for telecom equipment across the country. These revised rules were issued under the Telecommunication Act, 2023, using powers granted by Section 19, read with Rule 5 of the Telecommunications Framework to Notify Standards, Conformity Assessment and Certification Rules, 2025. The standards apply from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

The 8 telecom equipment and systems covered under this notification are: LAN Switch, Firewall System, Element Management System for Next Generation Networks, Network Management System, Signalling Transfer Point, Signalling Gateway, Trunk Media Gateway, and Fraud Management and Control Centre. Each standard carries a unique TEC number for easy identification and tracking.

These updated standards are designed to make sure that internet and telephone networks running across India stay fast, secure, and fully protected from fraud. Companies that make or supply telecom equipment in India must now follow these revised guidelines. This move shows the government's strong push toward building a more reliable and future-ready telecom network for every citizen of the country.